Side pipes
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Side pipes
Does anyone put side pipes on these trucks anymore? I have an old chrome set in perfect condition and was wondering what they sound and look like on these trucks. They are 2 1/2 " pipes with lovered covers made from the good chrome very heavy duty. If anyone has pictures throw em my way, i'd like to see them. I have everything for them but the instructions.They run the whole length of the running boards.I can't seem to figure out how they mount up. Do you attach the L brackets to the running board brackets or where? I'm soo confused. Help me!
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I hope nobody puts side pipes on their trucks anymore. lol
It was a style trend in the 60's and 70's, that every wannabee added to their cars and trucks to be cool like Corvette people. How they attach? There's no right or wrong, (ok, maybe a wrong) the brackets would attach however is handy. If that means drilling right through the runningboard, so be it. If you want to see pictures, stop by your local library and look through Hot Rod and Car Craft magazines from the 70's. They'll be full of them.
It was a style trend in the 60's and 70's, that every wannabee added to their cars and trucks to be cool like Corvette people. How they attach? There's no right or wrong, (ok, maybe a wrong) the brackets would attach however is handy. If that means drilling right through the runningboard, so be it. If you want to see pictures, stop by your local library and look through Hot Rod and Car Craft magazines from the 70's. They'll be full of them.
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I guess everyone's entitled to their opinion. Here in California, the style never died. And it looks pretty sharp in my opinion. There are a good number of 50s restorations - Ford, Buick, Chebby, Merc, that folks still put "Lake Pipes" on.
Even Carroll Shelby had them on the sides of the Cobra in 1962 (after the FE 427 Cobra Jet Engine) - and that was long before they showed up on the 70s Corvettes. They are still on the original cars and the repros (351W) being made today.
Here's a couple pics - Patriot 80" with custom made headers and over the frame transition pipes. Here's a link to them at Summit Racing....theres lots of different lengths and diameters.
Patriot Exhaust H1080 - Patriot Side Exhaust - Overview - SummitRacing.com
And you are correct. The pipes have a flat bracket welded on the back that bolts to an "L" bracket that also bolts to the underside of your running board using carraige bolts.
"firstrider" Denny has pipes on First Ride as well - I'll let him post his favorite pics - here's mine over time:
Even Carroll Shelby had them on the sides of the Cobra in 1962 (after the FE 427 Cobra Jet Engine) - and that was long before they showed up on the 70s Corvettes. They are still on the original cars and the repros (351W) being made today.
Here's a couple pics - Patriot 80" with custom made headers and over the frame transition pipes. Here's a link to them at Summit Racing....theres lots of different lengths and diameters.
Patriot Exhaust H1080 - Patriot Side Exhaust - Overview - SummitRacing.com
And you are correct. The pipes have a flat bracket welded on the back that bolts to an "L" bracket that also bolts to the underside of your running board using carraige bolts.
"firstrider" Denny has pipes on First Ride as well - I'll let him post his favorite pics - here's mine over time:
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SAAAWEEEET!!!!! $500 for the truck, and two grand for the pipes. LOL
How many burn scars do you have on those sexy calves of yours, Julie? ;-)
(just funnin' ya!)
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na! about $500 for the truck, $150 for the 390 and $1850 for the side pipes
lets see did I do the math right ??? hmmm ok! LOL 
ya it's definitly not going to sell for that price.... most i'd pay for those side pipes is 1250
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I like them, I seriously considered them when I was thinking about an FE swap. The styles over the years have changed a little, but you can still make them look good by keeping a theme or "period" hot rod...
Julie, do you have any type of muffling device??
Julie, do you have any type of muffling device??
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Retro fitted Hooker side pires
Pics shows the mounting system used . Utilizing the mounting system on the pipes worked best for me . I bridged the running board brackets with 3/4 x 3/4 sq . stock and welded mounting tabs to them in the correct places to align with mounting tabs on pipes . Kept them back 1/4 " from the leading edge of the running boards to prevent what only happens once .The Hooker Burn !!
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I have a shot of the pipes in my first gallery. Does anyone have a shot of a 53 with them on it? Julie and firstrider have me conviced to try em out. I am apart of the 60's and 70's and proud of it. I guess if I don't like em I can take em off. Keep on Truckin!
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well ive pretty much decided to run side pipes. it clears up so much room between the frame rails. my truck is a 59 and im gunna run a flatbed so they will either end at the end of the cab or ill tuck them in next to the frame.
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I can't find the picture of it at the moment, thought I had it saved but there was a 53 or up to a 56 that had eliminated the running boards and had the side pipes up in thier place, giving way to any clearance issues. I thought it looked pretty good, you might like to try that.
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Pics shows the mounting system used . Utilizing the mounting system on the pipes worked best for me . I bridged the running board brackets with 3/4 x 3/4 sq . stock and welded mounting tabs to them in the correct places to align with mounting tabs on pipes . Kept them back 1/4 " from the leading edge of the running boards to prevent what only happens once .The Hooker Burn !!
Hooker Burn! HOOKER BURN! You mean as in "Hooker Headers" right! tee hee. And yes you are right, you'll only touch those once (there will be a few bad words, but this is normal). Thus my response to MERC above.
I burned my leg on the inside getting off the back of my dads motorcycle once when I was younger and I learned then - "Hey stupid, exhaust pipes are hot - VERY hot." I just think the shields are really ugly and tacky!
That's a GREAT mounting idea Denny! I was lazy and just drilled four holes on the running boards and used carraige bolts. After I put on the flat black primer they actually looked like they belonged there.
As a matter of fact now that I look at it that's a really great picture for a lot of things - heater duct, fender welting, seat frame, pipe mounting, inner fender bolt up, and more!
And Denny are those really "Goodyear Raised White Letter 'Polyglas' Wide Oval Tires!" Where did you get those...or rather WHEN did yo get those!